Careersource Florida Inc.

“The physical form 990 was not reviewed by the governing body, but the audit report as compiled by the audit firm was presented by the contracted audit firm to the finance council for acceptance, and further presented to the full board for approval by the finance council. The board's designated treasurer and chief financial officer then coordinated the preparation of the 990 based upon the audited financial report.”

“Board staff who administer the awarding of grant or contract funds must identify any potential conflict of interest with any board member prior to the issuance of any award. If it is determined that there may be any potential conflict with a board member, the president and general counsel are advised and their assistance is sought to insure appropriate disclosure before the full board takes any action. Under the current policy, a board member that has a conflict of interest is not allowed to vote on any action that would benefit them or their organizations.”

“The ceo selection process and salary offer was coordinated by an independent firm contracted by careersource florida (hr expertise) who reported directly to the board chair and the selection committee. In this process, comparable data was brought forward and disclosed prior to the establishment of a salary. The selection process was open to the public and several individuals did attend.”

“The selection of other key members of the organization is assigned to the ceo. Key positions are advertised in several venues, including employflorida.com, newspapers, and posted on the wfi internet and intranet. The determination of salary levels is based upon the responsibilities assigned to such individuals and upon the review and analysis of comparable salaries offered by other similar organizations and workforce partner organizations.”

“Florida statutes which created careersource florida requires that we operate in compliance with chapter 119 florida statutes relating to public records and chapter 286 relating to public meetings. Consequently, any records of the organization are public records and may be requested by the public. Likewise, all meetings of the board, councils, committees and other identified board meetings are open to the public. Formal minutes are taken for all meetings of the board and the executive committee.”

“Form 990, schedule r the instructions for schedule r require reporting of any related organizations whose board of directors is also appointed by the governor of the state of florida. Due to common control, these organizations would be considered related to careersource florida in a brother/sister relationship. There are over 105 organizations whose board is appointed by the governor of the state of florida. Careersource has not performed an exhaustive search of all of the potential related entities that may be required to be reported on schedule r. However, entities that careersource has financial transactions with have been disclosed in schedule l.”

“Represents the distribution of funds to the florida energy workforce consortium that was previously administered by careersource florida.”